PGIMER Nursing Cut-Off 2026: Qualifying Marks and Target Score

Candidates searching for the PGIMER Nursing cut-off usually want one number to aim for. For the 2026 cycle, that number does not exist yet for the Nursing Officer test, because the computer-based test has been postponed and no result has been released. For the B.Sc Nursing entrance, the 2026 merit list is out, but we could not confirm category-wise cut-off figures from an official document.

This page therefore separates what is known from what is not: the reported qualifying marks, how merit works in each test, and a practical method to set your own target. It does not present any expected or estimated cut-off as official. Check final results and merit lists on the official PGIMER website.

Table of Contents

• Cut-off status at a glance

• Qualifying marks for Nursing Officer

• How B.Sc Nursing merit works

• What affects the cut-off

• How to set your target score

Cut-off status at a glance

Qualifying marks for Nursing Officer

Qualifying marks are the minimum score you need to be considered at all. They are different from the selection cut-off, which is the score of the last candidate selected in a category. Reports on the 2026 notice mention the following qualifying levels out of 100 marks.

Treat this as a minimum, not a safe target. With 243 reported vacancies and a large applicant pool, the score needed for selection is likely to be well above these thresholds, but how far above is only known after the result.

How B.Sc Nursing merit works

For the B.Sc entrance, reports say the merit list shows category-wise roll numbers, percentile and application numbers, along with the candidates called for counselling. The scorecard shows subject-wise percentile, overall score and rank. Because merit is rank-based and seats are limited, the last rank called in each round differs by category and course, and later counselling rounds can reach lower ranks as seats remain vacant.

If you are planning for the next cycle, do not rely on a single past figure. Look at the actual merit list and counselling notices of the most recent cycle on the official site, and note both the percentile and the rank reached in each round.

What affects the cut-off

• Paper difficulty: A tougher paper lowers raw scores and, with them, the cut-off.

• Number of vacancies or seats: More seats in a category usually lower the closing rank in that category.

• Number and quality of applicants: A larger pool of well-prepared candidates pushes the cut-off up.

• Reservation and category splits: Each category is ranked within its own vacancies.

• Negative marking: With 0.25 marks lost per wrong answer, careless attempts reduce final scores for many candidates.

Cut-offs change every year with difficulty, vacancies and the number of applicants. Treat last year's figures as a benchmark only, and aim for a clear margin above them rather than a bare pass.

How to set your target score

Since no official selection cut-off is available, build your target from your own practice data.

1. Start from the qualifying mark: For Nursing Officer, 40 marks is the General and EWS floor, so treat anything near it as unsafe.

2. Add a margin: Aim for a comfortable cushion above your category's qualifying mark, and raise it if your mock scores fluctuate by more than 8 to 10 marks.

3. Track accuracy: Keep accuracy high, because each wrong answer costs a quarter mark.

4. Watch section balance: For the B.Sc entrance, keep each of the five sections above your own minimum so that one weak section does not pull down your percentile.

5. Review the trend: Look at your last five mocks. A rising or steady score matters more than one peak.